A computer that is worn on the body and accessed via voice recognition and a head mounted display (HMD). The computer is ruggedized for the natural abuse it will receive in the work environment. The HMD is worn like goggles and gives the illusion of a floating monitor in front of the user's face. See head mounted display.
The Trekker
Rockwell's Trekker packs a voice-activated Pentium system into a body-worn unit. (Image courtesy of Rockwell.)
Hands Free
These Xybernaut HMDs connect to voice-activated, body-worn PCs, allowing the technician to review instructions while working with both hands. (Images courtesy of Xybernaut Corporation.)
The Trekker
Rockwell's Trekker packs a voice-activated Pentium system into a body-worn unit. (Image courtesy of Rockwell.)
Hands Free
These Xybernaut HMDs connect to voice-activated, body-worn PCs, allowing the technician to review instructions while working with both hands. (Images courtesy of Xybernaut Corporation.)
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2008 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
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